csillapodunk
Csillapodunk is a term used in Hungarian-language discussions of design, psychology, and public policy to describe an integrated approach to reducing arousal and promoting calm in individuals and crowds. The word is formed from csillapodik (to soothe or pacify) with the plural suffix -unk, signaling a collective, procedural method rather than a single device. The term has appeared in design theory and interdisciplinary debates since the late 2010s.
Concept and mechanisms: A csillapodunk strategy combines gentle auditory, visual, olfactory, and tactile cues in an
Applications: In public architecture, csillapodunk ideas inform design choices that reduce noise and glare and promote
Status and critique: As a broad conceptual umbrella rather than a fixed technology, csillapodunk is debated